Houston has not received any measurable rain over the past 14 days — a rare occurrence here in the middle of spring. However, as a springtime cold front approaches from the west Sunday evening, chances of showers and storms will increase across the Houston area.
Don’t worry. If you have any outdoor Easter plans, all hope is not lost. Rain chances through the first half of the day Sunday will actually be quite low. The higher chance of rain will arrive Sunday evening and into the overnight hours. Here’s a timeline of what you can expect.
Easter Sunday timeline
Morning (6 a.m.-noon): With the cold front more than 100 miles west of Houston, Sunday morning is expected to be relatively quiet across Southeast Texas. Conditions will be warm and muggy, as morning low temps will only drop into the low to mid-70s. Temperatures will rise into the low 80s by 11 a.m.
There is a chance of a few isolated showers through the morning, but overall rain chances are expected to be at 20% or less. If you have any outdoor plans, it won’t be a bad idea to take an umbrella just in case, but there’s a good chance you won’t need it.
Afternoon (noon-6 p.m.): Rain chances will start to increase slightly through the afternoon and early evening. Still, rain will be scattered, with only a 30-40% chance of storms across the Houston metro area. The greater chances of rain will stay north and west of Houston. Temperatures will be warm, with highs rising into the mid-80s…